Origin
Scioto, OH
Morning in Scioto on Friday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scioto, OH to Glen Oak, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scioto, OH
Google DeepMind
Glen Oak, OH
David McElwee
Trip Overview
This short 15.7-mile drive from Scioto to Glen Oak in Ohio is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 29 minutes. The route primarily utilizes Columbus Pike, US 42, and South Section Line Road, offering a local feel with frequent turns. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $2, this journey through the Midwest is budget-friendly. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transfer between these two Ohio locations, requiring no overnight stops. You'll find this trip to be a practical and uncomplicated way to get where you need to go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15.7-mile excursion. Only about 25% of the route involves highway driving, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8 miles along Columbus Pike, offering a brief period of less frequent turns. As you progress, the road will likely shift from more open stretches to areas with more frequent changes in direction and speed, characteristic of navigating through populated or semi-rural Ohio.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near South Section Line Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (South Section Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (US 42): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 23 / Columbus Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Section Line Road
Enter roundabout onto South Section Line Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 42
Turn sharp left onto US 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 23 / Columbus Pike
Turn sharp right onto US 23 / Columbus Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
TWP 114 / East Orange Road
Turn left onto TWP 114 / East Orange Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Blue Holly Drive
Turn left onto Blue Holly Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Pike | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 42 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Section Line Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Orange Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Blue Holly Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Boxwood Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Pike
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scioto, OH and Glen Oak, OH.
1
Start on this road
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
Turn slight right
0.8 mi
·
3 min
3
Enter roundabout onto South Section Line Road
8 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Section Line Road
4
Continue on South Section Line Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Section Line Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 42
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 42
6
Turn sharp right onto US 23
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Columbus Pike
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto TWP 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Orange Road
8
Turn left onto Blue Holly Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Holly Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Boxwood Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Boxwood Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Boxwood Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.70 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glen Oak, OH
Morning in Glen Oak on Friday
Local time
6:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 16 mph
44% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:59PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scioto, OH to Glen Oak, OH covers 15.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Pike, US 42, South Section Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Scioto, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (South Section Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.4 miles (US 42): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 23 / Columbus Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scioto, OH to Glen Oak, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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